Common household products, such as paints, solvents, cleaning products, adhesives and pesticides can be hazardous to humans, animals and the environment when improperly disposed of. Rice County residents are encouraged to bring any unwanted household hazardous waste to the Solid Waste facility at 3800 E 145 St in Dundas.

Used Motor Oil:Do-It-Yourselfers may dispose of used oil at the Rice County Recycling Center, located at 3800 E 145 St in Dundas. Many full service auto centers also accept used oil. Most places that sell oil filters will recycle them for a fee.

Used Oil Filters:Residents may dispose of their oil filters for free at the Recycling Center.

Hazardous waste from businesses will be accepted by appointment only. Please call 507-338-6833 and Rice County's Household Hazardous Waste Coordinator will help businesses and farms with the minimal paper work required.

Many of the details can be handled over the phone. Information on packing, labeling, and shipping requirements will be provided when you pre-register. For more information view the Household Hazardous Waste page.

Most plastic bottles can be placed in your hauler’s recycling bins or brought to the Rice County Solid Waste facility at 3800 E 145 Street in Dundas. Remember to leave caps and lids on containers. For more information please visit our Recycling Center page.

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Affirmative Action Notice

Rice County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and handicapped status in employment or the provision of services and facilities and will provide auxiliary aids and services to ensure effective communication.